Sylvester "SJ" Barthle 92, of Dade City, FL passed away Sunday, August 8th, 2021. He was born July 15, 1929 in Dade City, FL to Mathias J. & Frances Beer Barthle. He was a Farmer/Rancher and a U.S. Army Veteran. SJ contracted for Wallace Hatchery for numerous years. He worked for the Pasco County School System as a custodian retiring from the bus garage after 10 years.

He was a faithful member of the Trilacoochee Church of Christ and a member of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. A lifetime supporter of youth, which he actively supported the local FFA and 4-H. He was native of the "St. Joseph Community" where he was raised and chose to raise his family.

He is survived by his children: Randy J. Barthle and Barbara L. Barthle; 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean A. Barthle; his father and mother: Mathias J. & Frances Beer Barthle; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held 11am Monday, August 16, 2021 at the 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home, the family will receive friends for viewing one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in SJ's name to either:

Gulfside Hospice

2061 Collier Parkway,

Land O'Lakes, FL 34639

or

The Pasco County 4H Association

36702 S.R. 52,

Dade City, FL 33525.

Please be prepared to wear a mask while attending the services.

Visitation

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Monday, August 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Funeral Service

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Monday, August 16, 2021 11:00 AM 11441 US HIGHWAY 301 Dade City, Florida 33525 Directions Graveside Service

Florida National Cemetery

Monday, August 16, 2021 12:30 PM 6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell, Florida 33513 Directions